Crisis Mode: Chinos!

[hon140]

Hey all - so I just discovered that there's an important career-related semi-formal event that I should attend tomorrow. It's "business casual," but almost all the attendees are going fairly dressed up - far more emphasis on the "business" than the "casual."


So, since my suit is at the tailor, I'll go in a dressy blazer, chinos, shirt, tie, loafers, pocket square. But, as I tried on my chinos for the first time in a while (I'm a student), I discovered something awful...I've dropped from a 34 waist to a 32 waist in the past 2 months. I was probably a little under a 34 before, but now there's just no way I can fit into them.


I immediately went on to Bonobos and am about to order another two pairs of their slim-straight chinos, which are by far my favorite pants, but I need SOMETHING for tomorrow.


So, I'm looking for a place where I can find a nice, reasonably priced (preferabely $60 or less, since they'll be my least favorite pair of pants no matter what I spend on them) pair of slim chinos (preferably in navy or charcoal) that I can find in a 32x34 in a physical store somewhere near me. Heck, even cords would work.


And the kicker: I don't live near a Nordstrom.


Also: note the size. Longer inseam than waist is a PAIN.

[Eyerman]

Target is always a decent option for a last resort. Heck just to wear regularly, Target has really stepped it up recently.

[Hardrain]

Do you live near anything? Any mall seems like the obvious answer

[Hardrain]

JCP's new chinos are pretty nice for like 25 bucks

[hon140]

I've tried malls, but they all seem to only stock pants with waist:insteam ratios >=1


I've tried (and found no sizes at):


JCPenny

Dockers (at Macy's)

Land's End

[alan]

Another vote for JCP. I was down there on my lunch break, and their JCP chinos looked good on the rack (tough I didn't try them on).

[tomservo]

Yikes. Sounds like you need a pair of stopgap dockers. Tons of places have them, Macy's, Kohl's, etc.. D1's or Alphas should do the trick.

[alan]

Also, if the waist/inseam ratio is a problem, there's an easy solution... EAT MORE!

[AMProf]

Banana Republic gavin or emmerson chinos. Good solid bet.

[jicarv]

The last time I was there a few weeks back, Gap some nice tailored chinos in a slim and straight fit.

[thmage]

I'm going with a simple suggestion: Ask friends or neighbors. Surely some of them are the same size as you.